2007 Chrysler Town & Country: Product Chronology

PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY

2006 MODEL YEAR

CD/DVD changer modified to play any CD or DVD—including MP3, DVD audio, DVD-R and DVD-W—and includes “auto start” capability for DVD audio and “easy start” feature for DVD video
BeltAlert, enhanced seat belt reminder system for driver
Telltale message in instrument cluster for unattached/loose fuel cap

2005 MODEL YEAR
Simplified model availability:

• SWB (short-wheelbase): Town & Country
• LWB (long-wheelbase): LX, Touring and Limited

Stow ’n Go™ seating and storage system on LWB models
Overhead Rail System with three moveable/removeable storage bins, rear HVAC controls available on LWB models (standard on Limited)
Front advanced multi-stage air bags with passenger-side Occupant Classification System (OCS)
Driver-side inflatable knee blocker (inflates in conjunction with air bag deployment)
Three-row side-curtain air bags available (standard on Limited); not available with sun roof or Entertainment Group #1
DoorAlert sliding door open/light flash feature activates exterior hazard lamps when sliding doors are opened
New exterior colors: Magnesium Pearl Coat, Linen Gold Metallic
New interior color: Dark Khaki/Light Graystone
Exterior freshening, including new headlamps on LWB models
Buffed stainless steel roof rack replaces painted body color roof rack on Limited
New instrument cluster graphics; message center moved from instrument panel brow to cluster
New interior trim finishes: Sycamore Woodgrain, LX; Satin Silver on Touring; Sycamore Woodgrain with Satin Silver on Limited; bright badging on steering wheels
BeltAlert, enhanced seat belt reminder system
Available UConnect® Hands-free Communication System with Bluetooth® wireless technology
Factory-installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio available(a)
Removable center console offered on SWB models
Entertainment Group #1 with rear video offered on SWB models

2004 MODEL YEAR
eL discontinued

Short-wheelbase model added
LXi/LXi AWD discontinued
Touring model added
All-wheel-drive Touring model added
New Town & Country Platinum Edition
New AM/FM radio with CD player standard sound system
New AM/FM radio with integrated six-disc CD changer
Rear entertainment system now includes six-disc in-dash CD/DVD changer

2003 MODEL YEAR
LX AWD model discontinued

eL adds 3.8-liter V-6 engine—optional
eX adds driver-side power sliding door, steering wheel audio controls, security alarm and leather-wrapped steering wheel—standard
LXi adds power liftgate, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), auto-dimming mirrors, AM/FM radio with cassette and CD, third-row lamps and grab handles and roof rack—standard
Limited adds heated front seats, AM/FM radio with cassette and six-disc CD changer and Quad-Command® seats with 50/50 rear bench
Power adjustable pedals—optional on all models (late availability)
Power sun roof—Optional on LXi and Limited
Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System—Optional on eX, LX, LXi and Limited
Six-disc CD changer replaces four-disc CD changer—Optional on LXi and standard on Limited

2002 MODEL YEAR
eL model introduced

Available Electronics Convenience Group—Optional on LXi, standard on Limited
Tire pressure monitor included with EVIC—Standard on Limited and optional on LXi
Rear-seat audio AM/FM/cassette/CD with remote control and dual wireless headphones—All models except base LX and eX
Available steering wheel radio controls added to the power accessory delay feature

2001 MODEL YEAR
eX model introduced (mid-year introduction)

Refined 3.3-liter and 3.8-liter V-6 engines
Four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes on front-wheel-drive models
Available industry-first power liftgate
Power sliding doors with industry-first opening-direction obstacle detection and in-door motors
All-new body structure
All-new interior including seats, trim panels, instrument panel and instrument cluster
Available industry-first removable center console with power outlet
Available industry-first infrared sensing, three-zone automatic temperature control air conditioning
Available industry-first three-zone temperature control air conditioning
Driver and passenger air bags(b) with multi-stage inflators
Available supplemental side-impact air bags for front outboard occupants
Available security alarm system with Sentry Key® engine immobilizer

2000 MODEL YEAR

Additional distinctions between LX and LXi appearance
Additional distinctions between LX and LXi equipment
3.8-liter engine with all-wheel drive meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards in Northeast Trading Region states

1999 MODEL YEAR

Limited model introduced
Steering wheel radio controls available
Next-generation driver side air bag(b)
Child seat available with Quad-Command seating

1998 MODEL YEAR

High Output 3.8-liter V-6 engine available in all
50 states (180 horsepower, 240 lb.-ft. of torque)
Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) 3.3-liter V-6 engine available in states adopting California emission regulations
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) 3.3-liter V-6 engine available in states that do not adopt California emission regulations
Next-generation passenger air bag(b)
Third-generation integrated child seats
New front-end appearance—Grille with winged badge, redesigned fascia and quad headlamps

1997 MODEL YEAR

Low-speed traction control available
Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with all-wheel drive
Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)

1996 MODEL YEAR

Completely redesigned body, chassis and interior
Increased torque—3.3-liter, OHV, SMPI V-6 engine (203 lb.-ft.)
Increased torque—3.8-liter, OHV, SMPI V-6 engine (225 lb.-ft.)
Load-leveling suspension option
Second sliding door available
Personalized remote keyless entry
Easy-Out® roller seats
HVAC system with dual-zone temperature control

1995 MODEL YEAR

Electronically controlled four-speed automatic overdrive transaxle refined

1994 MODEL YEAR

3.8-liter, OHV, 12-valve SMPI V-6 engine
Passenger air bag

1993 MODEL YEAR

Quad-Command seating with tilt feature

1992 MODEL YEAR

All-wheel-drive option
Dual child seats

1991 MODEL YEAR

All-new exterior body panels, instrument panel and interior trim

1990 MODEL YEAR

3.3-liter, OHV, 12-valve MPI V-6 engine
Initial introduction spring 1989 as a 1990 model

(a) “SIRIUS” is a registered trademark of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
(b) Certified to federal regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always use seat belts.

Remember, a back seat is the safest place for children.